Cause area
Leave a legacy for America's Future
Nonpartisan work to strengthen civic life, local news, effective government and opportunity for the next generation of Americans.
Why it matters
A healthy country depends on things no single generation builds alone: trusted information, capable institutions, active citizens and a fair shot for every child.
Philanthropy can fund research, pilots and independent journalism that markets and government often won't. We keep this fund strictly nonpartisan.
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Where an extra dollar goes furthest
These are the kinds of programs our research looks at first in this cause. With a research-guided gift, specific organizations are chosen when your gift arrives, so it can go to what works best then.
Civic education
Teaching young people how government works, and how to take part.
Local journalism
Independent local news, which helps communities hold institutions accountable.
Effective government
Nonpartisan research and pilots that make public services work better.
Economic mobility
Programs with evidence that they help people climb the economic ladder.
Three ways to give to America's future
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Research-guided gift
Your will dedicates the gift to America's future and asks your executor to choose the most effective organizations working on it when the time comes, guided by published research.
A charity you name
Leave your gift to a specific organization you already know and trust.
Your own named fund
Start a fund in your name or a loved one's that gives to America's future every year. How it works
Sample wording for your will
Our builder fills this in for you. If you already have a will, share this wording with your attorney.
I give ____ percent (____%) of my residuary estate to one or more charitable organizations described in Sections 170(c) and 2055(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, selected by my Executor, to be used for nonpartisan efforts to strengthen civic life, democratic institutions, public understanding and economic opportunity in the United States. I ask that my Executor consider the research and recommendations published by MyLastWill.org at the time of my death.
Sample language for discussion with your attorney. Not legal advice.
Questions about giving to America's future
Is this political?
No. Charitable gifts can't be used to support or oppose candidates or parties, and our fund is strictly nonpartisan. We focus on civic education, local news, effective government and opportunity.
Can I support a specific organization?
Yes. Name any charity in your plan.
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